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en-usCopyright 2015 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only.Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/10/taco-bell-airlifts-food-truck-into-remote-alaska-town-after-hoax/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/10/taco-bell-airlifts-food-truck-into-remote-alaska-town-after-hoax/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/10/taco-bell-airlifts-food-truck-into-remote-alaska-town-after-hoax/#commentsFiled under: Etc., Marketing/Advertising, VideosPity tiny Bethel, Alaska. First, when they want to "Run for the Border," it's a four-hour trip from the west coast of the state to Anchorage (not by car!). And according to Google Maps, the only restaurants in the entire town are a Subway franchise and something called Sho Gun Restaurant. So when a rumor was started that Taco Bell was going to set up shop in their little town, serious excitement ensued. Then fliers were posted around town heralding the fast food restaurant's pending arrival.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>airliftalaskafood truckhelicoptertacotaco bellvideoTue, 10 Jul 2012 14:57:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21020295/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/07/10/taco-bell-airlifts-food-truck-into-remote-alaska-town-after-hoax/21020295/article-detail.xml21020295http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F07%2Ftaco-bell-truck-alaska.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F07%2Ftaco-bell-truck-alaska.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/16/chicago-cops-using-social-networking-tools-against-food-trucks-t/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/16/chicago-cops-using-social-networking-tools-against-food-trucks-t/http://www.autoblog.com/2012/04/16/chicago-cops-using-social-networking-tools-against-food-trucks-t/#commentsFiled under: Etc., Government/Legal, Minivan/Van, Truck, Commercial VehiclesThe Chicago Sun Times reports food truck operators in Chicago have met with a police crackdown. Some operators report officers lying in wait for the mobile food services to show up, threatening a variety of citations before the trucks even open their doors. How is that possible? The miracle of the Internet. Operators routinely announce their location or route for the day on social networking tools like Twitter or Facebook. While the Chicago Police Department hasn't said whether or not officers are mining the web for locations, it seems likely.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chicagofacebookfood truckfood truckspolicetwitterMon, 16 Apr 2012 11:04:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21021876/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2012/04/16/chicago-cops-using-social-networking-tools-against-food-trucks-t/21021876/article-detail.xml21021876http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F04%2Fchicago-gaztro-wagon.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2012%2F04%2Fchicago-gaztro-wagon.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/15/nissan-confirms-pathfinder-concept-and-more-for-detroit/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/15/nissan-confirms-pathfinder-concept-and-more-for-detroit/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/12/15/nissan-confirms-pathfinder-concept-and-more-for-detroit/#commentsFiled under: Detroit Auto Show, Nissan, Minivan/Van, SUV, Concept Cars, ElectricNissan is gearing up for the Detroit Auto Show and two new concepts will grace the automaker's show stand, along with a Detroit-inspired food truck to keep the throngs satiated.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>detroitdetroit 2012detroit auto showfood trucknaiasnissannissan nvnissan pathfinderThu, 15 Dec 2011 14:28:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21024237/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/12/15/nissan-confirms-pathfinder-concept-and-more-for-detroit/21024237/article-detail.xml21024237http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2011%2F12%2F01-2014-nissan-pathfinder-spy-shots-628.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2011%2F12%2F01-2014-nissan-pathfinder-spy-shots-628.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/17/2012-nissan-nv2500-hd-food-trucks-la-2011/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/17/2012-nissan-nv2500-hd-food-trucks-la-2011/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/17/2012-nissan-nv2500-hd-food-trucks-la-2011/#commentsFiled under: LA Auto Show, Nissan, Minivan/Van, Commercial VehiclesAuto journalists love food. So if you're an automaker that's looking to get some hot ink about your brand-new food trucks, bringing them to an auto show during press days is a sure-fire way to get their attention. Well, as long as they're stocked with tasty edibles.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011 la auto show2012 nissan nv2500food trucklala 2011la auto shownissannissan nvnvnv 2500 hdnv2500Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:32:00 ESThttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/21024756/article-comments.xmlhttp://www.autoblog.com/feed/2011/11/17/2012-nissan-nv2500-hd-food-trucks-la-2011/21024756/article-detail.xml21024756http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/376x212/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2011%2F11%2Fnissan-nv-food-trucks-la.jpghttp://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/legacy_thumbnail/800x450/format/jpg/quality/85/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogcdn.com%2Fwww.autoblog.com%2Fmedia%2F2011%2F11%2Fnissan-nv-food-trucks-la.jpghttp://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/14/nissan-showcases-nv-versatility-with-food-truck-concepts/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/14/nissan-showcases-nv-versatility-with-food-truck-concepts/http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/14/nissan-showcases-nv-versatility-with-food-truck-concepts/#commentsFiled under: LA Auto Show, Nissan, Minivan/Van, Commercial VehiclesThere's no limit to what a versatile commercial van can be used for, from shuttling travelers to and from the airport to delivering all manner of goods and services. In many cities that includes food trucks, which have rapidly been growing in popularity especially in Los Angeles.